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Marion County Ag Fair is an event venue at 1800 Fairground Rd, Salem, IL 62881. It is in Marion County, about 67 miles from St. Louis.
- Address
- 1800 Fairground Rd, Salem, IL 62881
- Phone
- (618) 548-1251
- County
- Marion County
- Highways
- U.S. Route 50, Illinois Route 37, Interstate 57
- Distance
- about 67 miles from St. Louis (straight line)
About Salem
Salem is a city in Marion County, Illinois, with a population of about 7,341. Established in 1823, it serves as the county seat and lies midway between the Indiana and Missouri borders along U.S. Highway 50. Salem grew in the late 1930s due to oil production in local fields. The city is known as the birthplace of William Jennings Bryan and has several historic landmarks, including the Charles and Naomi Bachmann House and the William Jennings Bryan Boyhood Home. Visitors can reach Salem via U.S. Route 50, Illinois Route 37, or Interstate 57. Nearby cities include St. Louis, about 67 miles away, and Evansville, 88 miles distant. Salem is situated in central Marion County with Town Creek running through its east side.
Getting there
- Highways
- U.S. Route 50, Illinois Route 37, Interstate 57
Around Salem
- Charles and Naomi Bachmann House: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Badollet House: Recognized historic building in Salem.
- William Jennings Bryan Boyhood Home: Birthplace of the notable politician and U.S. Secretary of State.
- Grace Methodist Church: Historic church listed on the National Register.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Marion County Ag Fair located?
- Marion County Ag Fair is at 1800 Fairground Rd, Salem, IL 62881, in Marion County.
- How do I get to Marion County Ag Fair?
- Salem is served by U.S. Route 50, Illinois Route 37, Interstate 57. It is about 67 miles from St. Louis.
- What is there to see in Salem?
- Places to see in Salem include Charles and Naomi Bachmann House, Badollet House, William Jennings Bryan Boyhood Home, Grace Methodist Church.
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